1949 Austin 16 vs. 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Austin | Matra-Simca |
| Model | 16 | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
